ApplicantStack MCP Server for Windsurf 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ApplicantStack through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"applicantstack": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About ApplicantStack MCP Server
The ApplicantStack MCP Server integrates your recruiting and onboarding workflows directly into your AI workspace. Efficiently manage your job listings, track candidate progress through custom stages, and streamline your hiring process using simple natural language.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ApplicantStack tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
Key Features
- Job Management — List all active and closed job openings, and retrieve full metadata for any specific listing.
- Candidate Tracking — Access your entire applicant database and filter by workflow stage or score.
- Workflow Automation — Move candidates between stages (e.g., from 'Interview' to 'Hired') and update their profiles instantly.
- Onboarding & Hires — Access onboarding data for new hires to ensure a smooth transition from applicant to employee.
- Secure Access — Uses private access tokens to safely interact with your organization's recruiting data.
Benefits for Teams
- Recruiters — Quickly check the status of candidates for multiple jobs without switching between tabs.
- Hiring Managers — Review candidate profiles and scores using AI-assisted summaries.
- HR Teams — Track hiring trends and ensure onboarding tasks are initiated for all new hires.
The ApplicantStack MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect ApplicantStack to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ApplicantStack MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using ApplicantStack
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ApplicantStack, help me...". 7 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the ApplicantStack MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ApplicantStack through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ApplicantStack + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ApplicantStack MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ApplicantStack and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ApplicantStack tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ApplicantStack and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ApplicantStack data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
ApplicantStack MCP Tools for Windsurf (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect ApplicantStack to Windsurf via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify ApplicantStack account connection
get_candidate
Get details for a specific candidate
get_job
Get details for a specific job
list_candidates
List all candidates
list_hires
List all hires (onboarding)
list_jobs
List all job listings in ApplicantStack
update_candidate
Use stage field to move them in the workflow. Update candidate information or stage
Example Prompts for ApplicantStack in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with ApplicantStack immediately.
"List all active job openings in ApplicantStack."
"Show me candidates currently in the 'Interview' stage."
"Move candidate 'C12345' to the 'Hired' stage."
Troubleshooting ApplicantStack MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ApplicantStack to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ApplicantStack + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ApplicantStack MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect ApplicantStack with your favorite client
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Connect ApplicantStack to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.